1985 HJ75 Pickup (6 Viewers)

[Gun Runner 5]

Oil where there should be grease. : (

 

[Gun Runner 5]

The spacers and elongated studs to accommodate the new rims.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

The new studs.....

 

[Gun Runner 5]

The new studs and black chrome nuts.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Having a spare Cruiser can come in handy.

 

[ozcrusier]

I hope you have a stand or a few blocks of wood under the chassis in case the jack fails best be safe then sorry.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

I hope you have a stand or a few blocks of wood under the chassis in case the jack fails best be safe then sorry.

There is a case of beer under the frame however every time we remove a beer we realize it was not one of our better ideas.
I just hope the job is complete before the box collapses.

 

[NanaMaru]

If you put the empties back in the box you should be fine[emoji57]

 

[Gun Runner 5]

If you put the empties back in the box you should be fine[emoji57]

To late for that. My wife enjoys smashing them.

 

[crushers]

ummm take a good look at the new studs compared to the old and where the strength is needed ...
shoulder not long enough buddy.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

ummm take a good look at the new studs compared to the old and where the strength is needed ...
shoulder not long enough buddy.

Wayne, While I agree with your observation, let's look at the options.
1) I could have chosen the traditional spacer with studs, although I'm not a fan of spacers with studs. (The concept doesn't give me the "warm-fuzzies")
2) Go with the elongated studs and not rely on the spacer / stud concept.
3) Someone a whole lot smarter than me will have to determine which configuration yields the greatest structural integrity. Based on the price of the new studs I would certainly hope they are made from high quality material.
...... Time will tell if I have made a prudent decision ......

 

[crushers]

i bought similar but when i compared them to the original i returned.
what are you running spacers for?
lets discuss

 

[wardharris]

Wayne, While I agree with your observation, let's look at the options.
1) I could have chosen the traditional spacer with studs, although I'm not a fan of spacers with studs. (The concept doesn't give me the "warm-fuzzies")
2) Go with the elongated studs and not rely on the spacer / stud concept.
3) Someone a whole lot smarter than me will have to determine which configuration yields the greatest structural integrity. Based on the price of the new studs I would certainly hope they are made from high quality material.
...... Time will tell if I have made a prudent decision ......

2 cents from another Mechanical Dufus -

Three basic options I considered when selection of new wheels for wider stance, modern tires for the 73:
1. New wheels with proper BS (Stockton Wheel)
2. Spacer with longer studs
3. Spacer with secondary studs

Here's what I concluded:
#1 was expensive for the wheel configuration I wanted
#2 made me feel creepy, seemed like a lot of stress on the stud
#3 while two sets of studs/nuts may be overkill and a lot of threads to come loose, I went with this option and have nut torquing as part of my monthly maintenance routine.

 

[ozcrusier]

Ouch looks like a scope mark from recoil.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

i bought similar but when i compared them to the original i returned.
what are you running spacers for?
lets discuss

Unlike my wife, who has no interest in others opinions, especially mine, I appreciate everyone's imput on this subject.
When I return home on Wednesday, I'll discuss the stud issue with the shop.
Thanks

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Wayne, P.M. Sent

 

[elkaholic]

2 cents from another Mechanical Dufus -

Three basic options I considered when selection of new wheels for wider stance, modern tires for the 73:
1. New wheels with proper BS (Stockton Wheel)
2. Spacer with longer studs
3. Spacer with secondary studs

Here's what I concluded:
#1 was expensive for the wheel configuration I wanted
#2 made me feel creepy, seemed like a lot of stress on the stud
#3 while two sets of studs/nuts may be overkill and a lot of threads to come loose, I went with this option and have nut torquing as part of my monthly maintenance routine.

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I went the same way. But I used lots of red loctite on the studs nuts that hold the spacers to the hubs and have not had an issue with the nuts backing off.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

BEFORE AND AFTER
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[Gun Runner 5]

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[Gun Runner 5]

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